Progress at Portugal's Table

The Douro still leads the way and the Alentejo shows improvement

Portugal reached new heights of red wine quality with the release over the past year of several outstanding bottlings from the very good 2001 vintage. Since the turn of the century, this small nation has emerged from the shadows to become one of the most interesting and exciting red wine regions in the world today.

For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands June 30, 2005.

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